For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 255 students in Smith Center, KS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Smith Center, KS is Smith Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith Center, KS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smith Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Smith Center, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Smith Center, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smith Center, KS include Smith Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smith Center?
1 public elementary schools are located in Smith Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center?
Smith Center public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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